Senior Environmental Protection Officer - Scientific Lead Ref: 26-25

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience across Environmental Health disciplines including air quality, land contamination, nuisance, housing, and public health
• Strong background in technical casework and regulatory enforcement
• Proven experience in interpreting environmental or scientific data (e.g. air, land, water)
• Experience leading or mentoring technical staff
• Clear understanding of the legislative framework for environmental health qualifications 

Desirable

• Experience in local government and presenting technical reports to elected committees
• Knowledge of GIS, air quality sensors, or noise monitoring equipment
• Experience in emergency planning or incident response
• Knowledge of funding, grant writing, or income generation within a regulatory setting

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Environmental Health or closely related environmental science subject
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle 

Desirable

• Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner (CEnvH) or working towards registration
• Specialist qualifications in air quality, acoustics, water quality, or land contamination
• Supervisory or management qualification

Behavioural Competencies

Collaborative - Builds strong partnerships inside and outside the organisation (#oneteam) 

Ambitious - Acts as a proud ambassador for the Council and drives innovation with optimism and confidence 

Results Driven - Focuses on impact and quality service delivery; resilient under pressure 

Empowering - Supports team growth and accountability, and promotes creative problem solving 

Supportive - Creates an inclusive and safe environment; promotes wellbeing and mutual respect